Reid James Snyder, Sr.

Mr. Reid James Snyder, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on August 23, 2019 at the age of 83. He was born on March 26, 1936 in Forsyth County, NC to the late Luther (Toot) Snyder and Nora Sink Snyder of Forsyth County.  Reid grew up in the Griffith School community and graduated from Griffith High School in 1954. He proudly served in the United States National Guard. After marrying the love of his life, Faye Smith, in 1955, he worked for the US Postal Service as a rural letter carrier until his retirement.  Throughout his children’s and grandchildren’s lives, he was very involved in South Little League including its formation as well as serving as president for several years.  Reid (Pakka) was dearly loved by his family and was a friend to many with whom he loved to joke and laugh. During his life, he was an active member at Advent Moravian, Hopewell Moravian and, most recently, Macedonia Moravian churches.  Reid was predeceased in death by his wife, Faye (Grammy), his brother Jerry, and his sister, Florence.  Survivors include his sons, Jim (Lynn), Tim (Donna), grandchildren, Lori (Hugo), Zach (Kristen), Michael (Jenny), and Cory (Melissa), great-grandchildren, McKenna, Maddie, Payton, Paisley, Elijah and Maylee, and brother, Cletus. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Advent Moravian Church, in Winston-Salem, NC, with Jeff Carter and Tim Sapp officiating ministers. Burial will immediately follow the service in the church graveyard. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Hayworth-Miller on Silas Creek. Donations in Reid’s Memory may be made to Little League Baseball, Incorporated ATTN: Chief Financial Officer, PO Box 3485, 539 US Route 15 Hwy, Williamsport, PA 17701-0485.